2010 Beatrice Herrmann Young Artist Recital Competition Presented by Tacoma Philharmonic

Beatrice Herrmann Competition Finalists
This competition is an amazing chance for musician's everywhere to take a big step in their pursuit of high artistic standards. I have had the honor of making finals in this competition two years in a row, winning second place my first year. This year I have the pleasure of once again making it to the finals and can't wait to see what other awe-inspiring musicians I will be competing with. Last year we had an amazing piano player and a gifted marimba player who placed first, and this year I hope to do the same. The link to the website is above, where all of the finalists are listed, myself being listed in the Senior Division. It really is a fun time and I hope to do well. =D

Playing Carnival of Venice at this year's Solo and Ensemble

I'm going to State!!!!!!

Flute Position

Well, I'm sitting in English Class bored out of my mind so here's a post about the position of your Instrument.

you're going to want to start with the embrouchure hole lined up with the first key down. It helps to look up the flute to do this. Make sure that when you bring your flute to your mouth you move nothing but your arms. The flute should come up and meet your mouth, not the other way around.

In order to place your flute in good position to your mouth, (not rolled in or out too much.) you want to hold the flute in both hands so it's resting in the curve between your thumb and pointer finger. You should be able to position your flute so that it's balanced, not tipping foreward or back. When you've got it level you can then bring it up to your mouth.

My new flute.

I'm getting a new flute in January. I've decided on a thin-walled Miyazawa with a C# trill key and a couple other things. =D I've gotten Ted Brown to order one with two different head joints and I'm going to try them out sometime in December. Can't wait!

Music Word of the Day: Accarezzevole; caressing, soothing, affectionate

Piece I'm working on.

I've started The Carnival of Venice right now and love how it sounds like two flutes! I love the runs through the music and how the notes seem to roll off the keys while you play. I found a video of James Galway playing this piece even though my teacher told me I shouldn't listen to it until I learn the piece slowly. XD Here's the youtube video:


Tell me what you think and what pieces you're working on!